Venerable Thubten Chodron
Venerable Chodron emphasizes the practical application of Buddha’s teachings in our daily lives and is especially skilled at explaining them in ways easily understood and practiced by Westerners. She is well known for her warm, humorous, and lucid teachings. She was ordained as a Buddhist nun in 1977 by Kyabje Ling Rinpoche in Dharamsala, India, and in 1986 she received bhikshuni (full) ordination in Taiwan. Read her full bio.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 107-111
Everything is empty of inherent existence, but karma still functions. Actions bring results because they…
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Self-centeredness and being spiritually stuck
How to overcome our own worst enemy and progress spiritually.
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Qualities of teacher and student
The need for cultivating a relationship with a qualified spiritual teacher and the importance of…
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The meaning and purpose of life
The underlying meaning and purpose for being alive and what is important at the time…
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Rebirth and karma
Role of belief in rebirth and karma for practice and progress on the path.
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Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 105-107
How self-grasping ignorance and all the afflictions are empty of inherent existence, are not real…
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Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 102-105 (Review)
Emphasizing how when we understand emptiness correctly, we come to appreciate karma much more. Practicing…
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Taking refuge
The qualities of the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha as well as the many benefits of…
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The right kind of mindfulness
While being mindful of daily activity is a worthwhile practice, the mindfulness that leads to…
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Purification, emptiness, and dependent arising
The third of three talks about the practice of prostrations to the 35 buddhas includes…
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Jangtse Choje (Gyume Khensur) Lobsang Tenzin Rinpoche - Aug 19, 2006
Jangtse Choje (Gyume Khensur) Lobsang Tenzin Rinpoche Benefits of ordination
The benefits of ordination include incredible accumulation of merit, freedom to dedicate life to practice,…
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Keeping the mind on spiritual practice
Guarding the sense doors and living in perfect morality with introspective alertness.
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